While either a Grand Canyon rafting trip or a helicopter ride over Grand Canyon would be a trip of a lifetime for many people, it is possible to do both on the same trip. Numerous Grand Canyon Rafting trips either start or end with a 5 to 7 minute … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Rafting and Helicopter Trips
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Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
With over 100 different options, one question we often hear is "what is the best Grand Canyon rafting trip?" In this post we break down what makes for a quality white water rafting experience and discuss our favorite trip options for rafting the … [Read more...] about Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Best Shoes and Sandals for Rafting, Camping & Hiking Trips
We receive many questions about the best footwear for rafting trips. The overwhelming number of rafting shoes and sandals on the market makes finding the ideal protection challenging. In this post we break down our favorite options for rafting, … [Read more...] about Best Shoes and Sandals for Rafting, Camping & Hiking Trips
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Many people inquire about helicopter tours of Grand Canyon. In this post we break down aerial tour options for Grand Canyon National Park. Flights can found starting in Las Vegas, the South Rim of Grand Canyon and Page, Arizona. These trips run … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Georgie White: Grand Canyon Rafting Pioneer
The crew at Rivers & Oceans wants to celebrate and highlight the one and only Georgie White, a true Grand Canyon river legend. Georgie may be the most influential person in modern Grand Canyon whitewater history. She made a huge impact on the … [Read more...] about Georgie White: Grand Canyon Rafting Pioneer
A Local’s Guide to Grand Canyon South Rim (GCSR)
The Grand Canyon is quite the beast to conquer. Not just in the sense of backpacking the gnarly trails or rafting the biggest rapids, but also in the sense that the South Rim can be quite confusing for people first arriving. I worked in the park for … [Read more...] about A Local’s Guide to Grand Canyon South Rim (GCSR)
Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon
If you are considering rafting either the Upper Section or the Lower Section of the Grand Canyon, you will be required to hike in or out of the Grand Canyon. The Upper Section requires a hike out, where as … [Read more...] about Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon
Is the One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Better?
One and two-day Grand Canyon rafting trips both provide an excellent experience with fun rapids, hiking, and scenic views. In this post we break down the major differences between the two trips. One day or Two days: Which Colorado River Rafting … [Read more...] about Is the One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Better?
Rafting Lava Falls Rapid
Lava Falls, Grand Canyon National Park One hundred seventy-nine miles downstream from Lees Ferry on the Colorado River sits Lava Falls Rapid. Difficulty rating of a Class 10 rapid on the 1-10 Grand Canyon scale (Class V on the international scale … [Read more...] about Rafting Lava Falls Rapid
